The Circle Investor Podcast

An LLC is a tool. It is not a requirement, and definitely not a magic solution. This course cuts through one of the most common points of confusion for new real estate investors: whether you need an LLC to own rental properties, and if so, when and how to set one up. From liability protection and partnership ownership to financing trade-offs and tax planning, you'll learn what an LLC actually...

Not all real estate agents are the same and choosing the wrong one can cost you more than just time. This course breaks down everything you need to know about finding and working with the right agent as a real estate investor. From understanding the different agent archetypes (luxury, rookie, retail, investor-focused) to knowing exactly what questions to ask before you commit, you'll learn how...

Episode 29 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Aseel Yerunkar, Indianapolis-based flipper, wholesaler, and real estate entrepreneur who has completed over 200 deals since starting in 2019. He shares how he left a cushy government tech job in California, moved to Indianapolis without ever seeing his house first, and built one of the most intentional fix-and-flip operations in the city. Aseel op...

If you can't read the numbers correctly, you're gambling. Not investing. This course covers the financial fundamentals every beginner real estate investor needs to understand before buying their first rental property. From the four ways real estate builds wealth, to basic deal math, to the key metrics that separate good deals from bad ones, you'll walk away with a clear framework for e...

Episode 28 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Zander Elston, Indianapolis real estate agent and social media personality known as Commander Xander on Instagram. He shares how he built a thriving investor-focused real estate business almost entirely through social media. Zander opens up about the trial and error of starting his career at Century 21 with no mentorship, how he eventually found h...

Getting your first investment property is one milestone. Building a portfolio is a completely different game. This course tackles one of the most common places investors get stuck which is scaling. From one property to five, ten, or twenty-plus units, the path forward isn't just about finding more deals. It's about building the right systems, managing your capital strategically, and shifti...

Episode 27 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Steve Lehman, known as the Grumpy Real Estate Investor on Instagram, a Chicago-area transplant who moved to Indianapolis for love in 2010 and spent the next 15 years learning the city's neighborhoods from the inside-out.  Steve shares how he got his start flipping, wholesaling, and buying distressed properties alongside his former business par...

Spending money on a renovation doesn't automatically mean you'll get it back. This course walks through the renovations that actually move the needle on property value and the ones that quietly drain your budget without showing up at resale. From paint and flooring to kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal, you'll learn where to put your dollars, how to match your finishes to the market you're in, a...

This week’s episode features Alec Neu and John Hornbuckle of NEU Real Estate Group. This development company is reshaping the multifamily landscape in downtown Indianapolis for having built and sold nearly 200 new-construction duplexes and quadplexes in just two and a half years, and now setting their sights on Fort Wayne and Muncie. They pull back the curtain on how NEU identified a massive gap i...

This course breaks down the financing landscape for real estate investors. We explained conventional loans, DSCR loans, hard money and private money lending so you can understand not just how each one works, but which one fits your strategy. You'll learn how financing structure directly impacts your cash flow, what lenders are really charging beyond the interest rate, and how to match the right lo...

Episode 25 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Ryan Boyd, Indianapolis real estate agent, investor, and world traveler, sharing how he built a career in real estate by finding his niche early, leveraging his own investment experience to attract clients, and developing a reputation as one of the sharpest listing agents and renovation advisors in the Indianapolis market. He opens up on how he st...

Most investors think negotiation is just about getting the lowest price. No, the real leverage is in the terms. This course breaks down the full landscape of real estate transaction negotiation, from structuring credits and managing due diligence periods to understanding days on market and writing offers that sellers actually take seriously. You'll learn how to approach both sides of the deal with...

Episode 24 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Bo Turner, entrepreneur and founder of Find Fun Indie and Find Indianapolis, sharing how she turned a passion for community and real-life connection into a thriving events business. She opens up about leaving her marketing agency behind, discovering a single’s event concept in Los Angeles, and betting on herself to build something Indianapolis had...

This week’s episode of The Circle Investor Podcast features Eli Stoner, Central Indiana real estate investor and newly licensed agent, sharing how he built a thriving fix-and-flip business with nothing but a few cold calls in his college dorm room. Through grit, hands-on construction experience, and smart systems, he was able to grow it up to 50 flips.  He then opens up about the early losses that...

Episode 22 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Grant Reigner, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and owner of Peak 3 Properties, sharing how he built a scalable real estate business by combining operational experience, strategic partnerships, and a focus on long-term lifestyle design. He shares how he went from a single-family rental to scaling into duplexes, and ultimately making the leap in...

Episode 21 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Steph Weber, entrepreneur, branding expert, and short-term rental investor, sharing her journey of building multiple businesses while designing a life centered around freedom, family, and intentional living. From starting as a fashion and travel influencer to founding a branding and marketing agency, Steph walks through the pivots that shaped her...

Episode 20 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Jake Handley, a rising real estate agent with the Live Indy Team at eXp Realty, to break down what it really looks like to build a career in real estate from scratch. Just two years into the industry, Jake shares how he went from having zero experience to becoming part of a rapidly growing team closing tens of millions in volume. This conversation...

Most investors think finding a “good deal” is about the price but the real difference comes down to how well you analyze it. Without a clear and consistent approach to deal analysis, it’s easy to overestimate returns, miss key expenses, or get stuck in analysis paralysis. This course walks you through the fundamentals of analyzing real estate deals using a practical, repeatable system. From unders...

Episode 19 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Phil Hipskind, founder of Genia, to explore the intersection of scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, and building a business from the ground up. With over 30 years of experience as a research scientist at Eli Lilly and Company, Phil shares how his transition from corporate science to leading a grant-funded biotech company was anything but trad...

Most investors obsess over buying the right deal but overlook the one decision that actually determines long-term returns: the property manager. From tenant placement to maintenance and reporting, the wrong manager can quietly drain your profits, while the right one protects and grows them. This course also breaks down how different property types and locations require different management approac...

In this episode of The Circle Investor Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Strunz from Hawk Operations to unpack the operational and financial side of running a successful property management business. While many conversations in real estate focus on acquisitions and deals, this discussion goes deeper into the systems, accounting discipline, and operational infrastructure that actually allow real es...

If you’ve ever sold an investment property and felt the sting of capital gains taxes, this course explains how a 1031 exchange allows you to legally defer those taxes and keep more of your capital working for you in real estate. We walk through what a 1031 exchange actually is (and what it isn’t), how it works in real-world investing scenarios, and why understanding the rules, timelines, and risks...

Episode 17 of The Circle Investor Podcast features Daniel McCarty to explore the operational realities behind managing rental properties and building a property management business that actually works. From his early start in real estate to becoming one of the foundational members of the Intrigue team, Daniel shares firsthand insight into what investors often overlook once they own a property. We...

Course 3 of The Circle Investor Real Estate Training Course breaks down what actually goes into selecting the right area for your first rental property. From understanding why Indianapolis is a neighborhood-by-neighborhood market (not zip-code-driven like many larger metros) to analyzing appreciation trends, cash flow ratios, and long-term growth potential, this course gives you a practical framew...

This episode of The Circle Investor Podcast features Neeraj Singh as he shares what it actually takes to build and manage a growing real estate portfolio with precision. From navigating financing decisions and market cycles to structuring operations that support long-term growth, this conversation goes beyond surface-level strategy. We break down the importance of risk management, capital allocati...